Sermons on Fertile Ground:

Know Your Soil. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004

You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018

Christ declared that we are the salt of the earth. Not that we might be or could be, but are the salt of the earth. It is time for true disciples to finally become it!

Online Recorded Message Can Be Found at www.mountzionfamily.com Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Luke 14:34-35 “Salt is good; but if the salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Perceptive Art Of A Receptive Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What's the main difference between the people who have hard hearts, shallow hearts, crowded hearts, and the one who has an open heart? The person with the open heart hears it and does it.

INTRODUCTION Here’s Bob and here’s Jerry. They’re both in Celebration Worship at Green Acres listening to the Pastor. They’ve both been Christians for over twenty years. But there’s a big difference between Bob and Jerry. During the message, Bob has his Bible open and he’s taking notes. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Or Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2005

It’s much easier for us to follow rules than to allow the character of God to rule our behavior. Jesus challenges us to let go of law and let the Spirit guide.

For an audio version of this and other Bible studies: Go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. When it comes to some things in life we like rules and laws – like the law of gravity: “In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fall Of A Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 25, 2020

Are you caught in any Sodom? The pleasures of this world are passing clouds. Nothing is permanent except your Salvation and eternal life in Christ. Every green grass will wither and dry one day. Every peak will show you the valley beyond.

Text: Genesis 13:10-13 Theme: Fall of a Community Introduction: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Our monthly theme is, Take heed, lest you fall. The Topic for this Sunday is, Fall of a Community. Bible has several examples of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Tares Among Wheat Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2024

How do we as citizens of God's Kingdom exist in this fallen world?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If you've ever traveled abroad, especially to a country ruled by Islam, you understand how different the atmosphere truly is. Even in moderate countries like Morocco, it is clear that Islam is the prevailing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Brethren

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Our Graduates

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

A message to the high school graduating class of 2006 at Dakota Community Church and KOZ Youth Mission.

June 11, 2006 Dakota Community Church Honor Our Graduates Introduction: Welcome again and thank you to the parents for allowing their children to be a part of KOZ. Special occasions like this are one of the best things about being a pastor. Today I want to quickly give you the three most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Mennonite

Patiently Expecting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005

We are to patiently wait expecting Christ’s return soon

SBC Philippi 9/2/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Patiently Waiting Christ’s Return James 5:7-11 Primary Purpose: We are to patiently wait and endure through life’s trials knowing that Christ’s return is soon. One of the careers that calls for much waiting and trusting in God is the farmer. If you think ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

Why was Jesus shocked to find only leaves on the fig tree when scripture says it wasn’t fig season?

****Sermon Outline**** Nothing But Leaves... I. Introducton... a) Read: Mar 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mar 11:12 And on the morrow, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14

Part 1 - Genesis 14:1-16 - Buzz Likeyou To The Rescue! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 15, 2010

Abram is no wimp. He quickly mobilizes "318 trained men who had been born into his household." (Genesis 14:14). The fact that they were trained means that Abram was always prepared for battle. I need that kind of preparedness.

Part 1 - Genesis 14:1-16 - BUZZ LIKEYOU TO THE RESCUE! My grandson hits the ground running in the morning. He will come in at 5am while I am having my quietime and startle me by saying "Pa, you be Zurg!" and thrust into my hands an action figure with horns, piercing eyes and cape. My grandson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thanksgiving List

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2016

Is there one thing that we can do in under and hour that gives a longer lasting and better quality lift for positive mental health than any drug? What about writing a list of things that we are thankful for?

Intro Is there one thing that we can do in under and hour that gives a longer lasting and better quality lift for positive mental health than any drug? What about writing a list of things that we are thankful for? Purpose Let’s be thankful to God for each and every day, because we never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Built To Last

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 12, 2025

Standing on the wall, even when the odds are against you.

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” What a great day to Praise the Lord! I mean what a mighty God we serve, and what a joyful occasion this is — two years of ministry, mission, and miracles. Two years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson From Strawberries Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire!

A LESSON FROM STRAWBERRIES Matthew 9:35-38 Sermon Objective: The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 126:6; Proverbs 4:18; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 12:29-31 SUMMARY We are concluding a series from Matthew chapter 9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Nazarene